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Could blood from a post surgical hematoma develop into an infection?

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Hematoma: Blood is a good media for bacteria to grown on. Depending on the location the presence of bleeding increased the risk of infection. Infection usually happens 5-7 days following the procedure.

Answered 4/15/2019

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